Kirkjubæjarklaustur weather in January (South Iceland, Iceland)

What can you expect from the weather in Kirkjubæjarklaustur during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Kirkjubæjarklaustur typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Kirkjubæjarklaustur in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkjubæjarklaustur. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kirkjubæjarklaustur climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkjubæjarklaustur, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 198 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 33 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kirkjubæjarklaustur in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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